CHIETA Bursary South Africa 2026
ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – CHIETA
The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) was established by the Skills Development Act (1998) and began operating in 2000. CHIETA was established in order to assist with skills development within the chemical industries sector, as well as to guarantee that required skills are identified and addressed by SETA initiatives and the sector.
The statutory body has the vision of providing education and training to the chemical industries sector that is in line with global standards.
ABOUT THE CHIETA BURSARY PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) is inviting students to apply for the Industrial Futures Bursary programme, for the 2026 academic year.
Bursaries will be awarded for studies towards a qualification within the Chemical industry.
** RELATED BURSARIES **
- View our other Science Bursaries and Scholarships here.
- View our other Bursaries and Scholarships OPEN for application here.
ABOUT THE CHIETA BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED
The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses: tuition fees (capped at R76 000 per year), textbooks and approved academic costs (based on availability of funds).
www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the CHIETA Bursary.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CHIETA BURSARY
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be between 16 and 35 years old
- You must have completed Matric
- You must have passed Mathematics and Physical Science in Matric
- You must have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% in Matric
- You must be studying or intend on studying towards a Chemical industry related qualification
- You must be studying or accepted to study at a public University or TVET College
- You must have a household income of NOT more than R600 000 per annum
- You must be currently unemployed
- You must have a passion for the chemical sector
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CHIETA BURSARY
Applications must be submitted online at: CHIETA Bursary Application 2026
Applicants will be required to Applications must be submitted online at: Register an Account before they can Login and apply.
Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the CHIETA bursary.
Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your completed application form (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application be disregarded):
- ID document (certified copy)
- Matric certificate
- Latest tertiary statement of results, if currently at tertiary level
- Proof of tertiary acceptance
- Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ proof of pension or social grant if applicable)
CLOSING DATE FOR THE CHIETA BURSARY
27 February 2026 (at 15:00).
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
CONTACT THE BURSARY PROVIDER
For any queries related to this bursary programme, please contact CHIETA directly:
Tel: 087 357 6623
Email: bursary@chieta.org.za
Please do NOT contact CHIETA if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/
This bursary listing was last updated in February 2026.
SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.